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Communications Technology Laboratory

Public Safety Communications Research Division

Innovation Lab

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PSCR Innovation Lab

The Innovation Lab provides a one-of-a-kind, innovative research lab and network that accelerates next-generation communications technology development and adoption.  We optimize a fast, reliable, and secure network platform with advanced testing capabilities to support all PSCR and CTL-wide communications research.

The Innovation Lab was recently formed at PSCR as a synchronization of advanced research equipment, core network services, testing systems integration, and security research into a cohesive portfolio.  By supporting the telecommunications lab and full suite of capabilities, the Innovation Lab team is also able to perform research on the cutting-edge solutions as they are implemented and managed, while also documenting innovative security enhancements.

Mission:

To optimize the only federal government cutting edge telecommunications lab and network that supports research and development to advance public safety communications technologies. 

Vision:

To serve as a leading communications research lab enhancing Public Safety’s communications capabilities and cybersecurity through innovation and collaboration.

Featured Project

The creation of a public safety-specific Federated Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) is a solution which addresses the unique requirements of First Responders. Benefits include accelerating the incorporation of proper security for other tech that is being developed and implemented; providing a secure foundation for interoperability; and allowing agencies to keep their current IdP while still realizing the benefits of federation

Internal Research

  • Federated ICAM and Enhanced Authentication
    • Federated Identities
    • Biometric Authentication
    • Continuous Multifactor Authentication
    • Identity as a Service (IdaaS) for Public Safety
    • Cloud Security

Extramural Research

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Created September 20, 2017, Updated July 2, 2025
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